The Nurse Is Caring for a Postpartum Client Who Is

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is experiencing afterpains following the birth of her third child. Which comfort measure should the nurse implement to decrease her pain?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Offer a warm water bottle for her abdomen.
B) Call the physician to report this finding.
C) Inform her that this is not normal, and she will need an oxytocic agent.
D) Administer a mild analgesic to help with breastfeeding.
E) Administer a mild analgesic at bedtime to ensure rest.